2016 Riesling CSV

VQA Beamsville Bench

About This Wine:

This wine originates from the limestone-rich soils of our Cave Spring Vineyard, located on a terrace of the Niagara Escarpment overlooking Lake Ontario, known as the Beamsville Bench. Produced from the oldest, lowest-yielding vines at the estate, our CSV wines embody our highest commitment to quality and authenticity.

Origin:

The two oldest blocks of Riesling at Cave Spring Vineyard ranging from 39 to 43 years in age.

The nose exhibits intense aromas of lime and pink grapefruit with notes of savoury herbs, Asian pear and green melon in behind. The palate is full in body with crisp, juicy citrus notes up front and a broad, dense middle of ripe Honeydew melon fruit underpinned by a chalky texture. The finish is dry, saline and laden with mineral extract , tinged to the end with a persistent note of citrus pith.

WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE: Editor's Choice, Produced from the estate's oldest vines, this is a worthy reserve. This wine shows impressive depth and intensity, with powerful fruit flavors led by Satsuma orange and Meyer lemon. There's a touch of spice and an underlying minerality. A sensational value, but just 50 cases were exported to the U.S. 94 points